Photo Rachael Smith
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Palm Coast Modern

nFlight Photography

Photo of a beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island, white floor, grey benchtop and recessed.

APPARTEMENT SANS CLOISONS (ou presque)

DOMOKA

Une cuisine qui se cache dans la niche grise. Les meubles de cuisine sont en bois foncé et le bleu Melleville accordé au motif géométrique du sol. Les tabourets et le bar sont fait en acier brut verni et le bois massif foncé.

Однокомнатная квартира в сочных тонах

Zarkua Anastasia

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Saint Petersburg with white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, no island, brown benchtop, a drop-in sink and recessed-panel cabinets.

Apartment in Dnipro

Dezest

Expansive contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, a peninsula, grey floor and white benchtop.

Apartamento vacacional

Ane Devesa

Photo of a small mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Alicante-Costa Blanca with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and white benchtop.

White Classic

JUNG&KLEMKE Architektur und Innenarchitektur GmbH

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Stockbridge

ZAC and ZAC - Photography

Ⓒ ZAC+ZAC
Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian galley eat-in kitchen in Edinburgh with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen

Special-style

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, beige splashback, panelled appliances, no island and beige benchtop.

Кухня в современном стиле

Дуэт

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Saint Petersburg with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, panelled appliances, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Purley - Contemporary Bespoke Kitchen in a Georgian Home

Simon Taylor Furniture

Simon Taylor Furniture was commissioned to design a contemporary kitchen and dining space in a Grade II listed Georgian property in Berkshire. Formerly a stately home dating back to 1800, the property had been previously converted into luxury apartments. The owners, a couple with three children, live in the ground floor flat, which has retained its original features throughout. When the property was originally converted, the ground floor drawing room salon had been reconfigured to become the kitchen and the owners wanted to use the same enclosed space, but to bring the look of the room completely up to date as a new contemporary kitchen diner. In direct contrast to the ornate cornicing in the original ceiling, the owners also wanted the new space to have a state of the art industrial style, reminiscent of a professional restaurant kitchen. The challenge for Simon Taylor Furniture was to create a truly sleek kitchen design whilst softening the look of the overall space to both complement the older aspects of the room and to be a comfortable family dining area. For this, they combined three essential materials: brushed stainless steel and glass with stained ask for the accents and also the main dining area. Simon Taylor Furniture designed and manufactured all the tall kitchen cabinetry that houses dry goods and integrated cooling models including an wine climate cabinet, all with brushed stainless steel fronts and handles with either steel or glass-fronted top boxes. To keep the perfect perspective with the four metre high ceiling, these were designed as three metre structures and are all top lit with LED lighting. Overhead cabinets are also brushed steel with glass fronts and all feature LED strip lighting within the interiors. LED spotlighting is used at the base of the overhead cupboards above both the sink and cooking runs. Base units all feature steel fronted doors and drawers, and all have stainless steel handles as well. Between two original floor to ceiling windows to the left of the room is a specially built tall steel double door dresser cabinet with pocket doors at the central section that fold back into recesses to reveal a fully stocked bar and a concealed flatscreen TV. At the centre of the room is a long steel island with a Topus Concrete worktop by Caesarstone; a work surface with a double pencil edge that is featured throughout the kitchen. The island is attached to L-shaped bench seating with pilasters in stained ash for the dining area to complement a bespoke freestanding stained ash dining table, also designed and made by Simon Taylor Furniture. Along the industrial style cooking run, surrounded by stained ash undercounter base cabinets are a range of cooking appliances by Gaggenau. These include a 40cm domino gas hob and a further 40cm domino gas wok which surround a 60cm induction hob with a downdraft extractors. To the left of the surface cooking area is a tall bank of two 76cm Vario ovens in stainless steel and glass. An additional integrated microwave with matching glass-fronted warming drawer by Miele is installed under counter within the island run. Facing the door from the hallway and positioned centrally between the tall steel cabinets is the sink run featuring a stainless steel undermount sink by 1810 Company and a tap by Grohe with an integrated dishwasher by Miele in the units beneath. Directly above is an antique mirror splashback beneath to reflect the natural light in the room, and above that is a stained ash overhead cupboard to accommodate all glasses and stemware. This features four stained glass panels designed by Simon Taylor Furniture, which are inspired by the works of Louis Comfort Tiffany from the Art Nouveau period. The owners wanted the stunning panels to be a feature of the room when they are backlit at night.

Zilker Park MCM

Ashby Collective

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors, no island, white floor, black benchtop and medium wood cabinets.

Treetop

Albert, Righter & Tittmann Architects, Inc.

Our client, with whom we had worked on a number of projects over the years, enlisted our help in transforming her family’s beloved but deteriorating rustic summer retreat, built by her grandparents in the mid-1920’s, into a house that would be livable year-‘round. It had served the family well but needed to be renewed for the decades to come without losing the flavor and patina they were attached to. The house was designed by Ruth Adams, a rare female architect of the day, who also designed in a similar vein a nearby summer colony of Vassar faculty and alumnae. To make Treetop habitable throughout the year, the whole house had to be gutted and insulated. The raw homosote interior wall finishes were replaced with plaster, but all the wood trim was retained and reused, as were all old doors and hardware. The old single-glazed casement windows were restored, and removable storm panels fitted into the existing in-swinging screen frames. New windows were made to match the old ones where new windows were added. This approach was inherently sustainable, making the house energy-efficient while preserving most of the original fabric. Changes to the original design were as seamless as possible, compatible with and enhancing the old character. Some plan modifications were made, and some windows moved around. The existing cave-like recessed entry porch was enclosed as a new book-lined entry hall and a new entry porch added, using posts made from an oak tree on the site. The kitchen and bathrooms are entirely new but in the spirit of the place. All the bookshelves are new. A thoroughly ramshackle garage couldn’t be saved, and we replaced it with a new one built in a compatible style, with a studio above for our client, who is a writer.

フレンチシャビーのおとなMaman

株式会社ヤマダタッケン

Small traditional open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, grey floor and white benchtop.

Gisborne House

VR Builders

Photo of a large contemporary galley kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Photo-shoot for architect Pierre-Louis Gerlier

Ercole Salinaro Photography

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, no island, green floor and beige benchtop.

White German style kitchen

Walrow kitchens

This extra worksurface, disguised as a drawer, has been in daily use by our customer. Great for when you're cooking up a storm and you run out of space! We love clever storage solutions and extra finishing touches.

CUCINA CON PARETI VETRATE SCORREVOLI

Andrea Vertua Architetto

Cucina su misura con piano in @silestonebycosentino nella colorazione "Et Serena" ed elementi in ferro. Divisori scorrevoli a tutta altezza in alluminio nero e vetro di sicurezza realizzati su disegno. Elettrodomestici @smegitalia. Sgabello in legno di betulla K65 di @artekglobal - design Alvar Aalto. Scopri il mio metodo di lavoro su www.andreavertua.com

Cucina M

Home Cucine&Cucine BB&B Srl

Photo of a large modern open plan kitchen in Turin with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets and with island.

4-комнатная квартира "Осенний ноктюрн"

Mukasyan Natalia

Заказчики - семья с двумя сыновьями. Заказчики купили коммунальную квартиру, над которой нужно было капитально поработать. Изначальным пожеланием Заказчицы было сделать светлый, теплый, спокойный гармоничный интерьер и удобную функциональную планировку с 2-мя санузлами, было предложено пять вариантов планировок. В итоге в основной части квартиры получилась современная сдержанная классика в теплых тонах, за исключением детских. Мальчики - творческие и спортивные личности, поэтому в их комнатах добавили красок и молодежного декора, оставив при этом несколько классических деталей, чтобы комнаты не выбивались из общей стилистики. Самое важное, что нам удалось уместить два санузла, две гардеробные, набольшую зону постирочной и 4 комнаты на сравнительно небольшой площади.

Kitchen with an Integrated Sink and a Drop-in Sink Design Ideas

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to planning your kitchen design. Where do you even start? Gathering some inspiration in a photo gallery is always a good starting point, as looking at different kitchen designs often brings up ideas you haven’t even thought of yet.

Browse Photos of Kitchen Designs for Inspiration and Collect Your Ideas

You can browse through photos of all kinds of kitchen styles, layouts and sizes on Houzz to get started before jumping into any design software or contacting a local professional for help. Here’s a few considerations to keep in mind when planning your kitchen.

1. What Makes a Good Kitchen Design, and Why is it Important?

For starters, you want to find a balance between aesthetics and function. You may have heard of the ‘kitchen work triangle’, which refers to the space between your fridge, sink and stove. You want everything within easy reach when you’re working in the kitchen and look beautiful at the same time. It’s a good idea to take note of both when browsing our photo gallery.

2. Consider Your Space to Determine Your Kitchen Layout

Firstly, consider the space you have, and the limitations that come with it. Do you have a small kitchen and need to maximise your workspace and storage? Can you allow yourself some more space and a big island with seating? Are you designing your kitchen from scratch or renovating an existing design? Which appliances do you already own and what are their measurements? Are there windows you need to take into consideration when planning cabinets? How do kitchen, living and dining areas connect? Depending on your space and needs, you want to use a shape that suits you. U, G, or L-shaped kitchen, with or without island or peninsula? Know your dimensions, plan cabinetry carefully and consider the placement of your appliances. You don’t want to end up with a finished design, only for your significant other to question where the fridge is supposed to go. Consider from the start where your fridge, oven, microwave and sink goes to save yourself from starting again from scratch - remember the kitchen work triangle! You also want to plan the layout of your cabinets. Maybe you’re planning for a pantry and can do with less storage space in your kitchen, so that your design can be one without upper or lower cabinets for a different look. A corner cabinet can be a smart storage solution if you want to keep the look clean and simple.

3. Decide on a Kitchen Style, But Don’t Forget Practicality

You want the style of your kitchen to reflect your personality and taste. We have curated a large array of kitchen styles here at Houzz, from traditional to contemporary to transitional and everything in between. Consider what your cooking style is for a start - Italy is known for its cuisine, so italian kitchen designs are generally popular. Also consider ergonomics - depending on how much time you spend in your kitchen, the height of your counters can make a big difference to your overall health. You also want to consider colour and finishes of cabinets, countertops and splashbacks. Which colour do you want your cupboards to be? Simple, timeless white or rather making a statement in black? Maybe rather a rustic wood? Also consider the colour of your floor - if you have dark floors, you may want to keep cabinets lighter. You could also go for an all-white look and choose black appliances for contrast. Once you know which style you fancy, don’t forget how you will be using the space. You want to keep cooking in mind, as well as how easy to clean and maintain the space will be. How many cooks do you need to accommodate? Do you have kids around? How much storage do you need? Maybe you want to go for open shelves rather than cabinets and allow for easy reach of key items you use when cooking. Again - remember the triangle! Lastly, choose lighting that both enhances the look of your kitchen as well as your cooking performance, providing light in all the right places.

4. Be Conscious of Your Budget

No matter what you plan for your kitchen design, cost is always a big factor. Be sure to plan with your budget in mind. It may make more sense to go for a modular kitchen design rather than custom build. You can save a lot of money if you get at least 3 estimates from professionals before locking in the job. And don’t forget to allow a 20% buffer for emergencies. Once you are ready to hire a pro, our directory will help you find one, no matter where you are. So whether you're looking for an Interior Designer in Melbourne or an Architect in Sydney, you can be sure to find a qualified expert for the job!